This only means that Turkey might cooperate with an international coalition if one is formed.
Turkey by themselves, will most likely not do anything at all, despite being furious at Iran (Syria's closest ally) for their insults that they are a
"US policy extension" nation.
This can also be used as a diversionary tactic for the public as Turkey is currently going through internal turmoil with their top generals. The army
must somehow re-connect with the public and prove that they are noble...

Its agains't the current Turkish governments policy to go to war with any of Turkeys neighbors. They're utilizing a fresh approach to diplomacy by
trying to make up for the long long years of it, especially with the Mid East neighbors.

For one, they've been trying very hard to achieve a good conversational backbone with the Syrians so as to have some sort of say in the area when
things go bad. Hence their ultimatum would not necessarily mean an all out assault but a completely economic one since they have eased up on the
relationships in the past few years.

It has been mentioned in the shadows that the West is trying to control the next generation of ME regimes through Turkey. There is a reason why Turkey
all of a sudden is acting harshly towards Israel, even though it has been one of Israel's best friends for some times, and still cooperate with the
nation.

Turkey is trying to appease the Muslim population of the area, in order to gain support.

Even in Egypt, the reason why it is taking so long to implement "wink wink, nudge nudge" is because Turkey was using the time to establish its own
political party in Egypt. The political party has been established, I forgot what it is named, it was reported recently.

Turkey's deceptive behaviour might get exposed and might put cause a lot of anger to spill on its direction. The US doesn't want to take the heat
for installing more puppet regimes, so now indirectly doing it through Turkey. And indirectly keeping other dictators in power, through Saudi Arabia.

It has been mentioned in the shadows that the West is trying to control the next generation of ME regimes through Turkey. There is a reason why Turkey
all of a sudden is acting harshly towards Israel, even though it has been one of Israel's best friends for some times, and still cooperate with the
nation.

Turkey is trying to appease the Muslim population of the area, in order to gain support.

Even in Egypt, the reason why it is taking so long to implement "wink wink, nudge nudge" is because Turkey was using the time to establish its own
political party in Egypt. The political party has been established, I forgot what it is named, it was reported recently.

Turkey's deceptive behaviour might get exposed and might put cause a lot of anger to spill on its direction. The US doesn't want to take the heat
for installing more puppet regimes, so now indirectly doing it through Turkey. And indirectly keeping other dictators in power, through Saudi Arabia.

I don't know where you came up with the idea that the US is behind all of this. I mean, for one, if the current gov was anywhere near as amiable to
the US as you claimed it was, they would have given full fledged support to the bombing of Iraq from Incirlik AFB back when the US requested it. But
instead the parliament voted it out and they didn't even bother apologizing

My thoughts exactly. They have had one of the most interesting relationships between Europe and the middle east. It seems the old Ottoman Empire has a
new partner in crime. Russia and Iran will not be pleased.

There is talk, then there is action. Turkey has allowed US to use its territory to attack Iraq, even though they claim to be against it. The Incirlik
Air Base played a critical role in Iraq war and most analyst would agree. Just like Turkey claiming to be against Israeli aggression, but their
actions speak differently.

Let;'s not forget that Syria was ruled by the Ottoman Turks less than 100 years ago, and the border dispute over
Hatay probably still annoys the syrians & could be used as an excuse by either side for
action........

Nonsense. Turkey is just making empty threats. The most they will do is create political and economical sanctions and call for other nations to do the
same. Most countries will not get involved unless it benefits them. It will not benefit them to liberate the Syrian people, unless *highlly doubt*
they do it to look good in other government's eyes. I think this is as far as Turkey will come.

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